Nelly Furtado
Musician · Canada · b. 1978
Her debut album, "Whoa, Nelly!", released in 2000, included the hit single "I'm Like a Bird".
Furtado won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her work in music.
Nelly Furtado is a Portuguese-Canadian singer and songwriter known for her musical versatility.
Biography
Early Life
Nelly Kim Furtado was born on December 2, 1978, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, to Portuguese parents who immigrated from São Miguel Island in the Azores. Growing up in a Catholic household, she was influenced by her family's strong work ethic, often spending summers working alongside her mother as a chambermaid. Furtado began performing at a young age, singing in Portuguese and playing various musical instruments, including the trombone, ukulele, and guitar. By age 12, she was already writing her own songs, showcasing her early passion for music.
Career
Furtado's music career took off after she moved to Toronto in 1996, where she initially worked at an alarm company. Her big break came when she caught the attention of Gerald Eaton from The Philosopher Kings, leading to a record deal with DreamWorks Records in 1999. Her debut album, "Whoa, Nelly!", released in 2000, featured hits like "I'm Like a Bird" and established her as a versatile artist. Over the years, she explored various genres, releasing successful albums such as "Folklore", "Loose", and "The Spirit Indestructible", and earning numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award and a Latin Grammy Award.
Personal Life
Furtado's personal life has been as dynamic as her music career. She has a daughter from a previous relationship and was married to sound engineer Demacio Castellon from 2008 until their separation in 2016. Known for her openness, she has discussed her attraction to women and her philanthropic efforts, including a significant donation to build girls' schools in Kenya. Furtado continues to reside between Toronto and New York City, remaining an influential figure in the music industry and beyond.
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Discography
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- 1.Showstopper2:29
- 2.Corazón2:37
- 3.Love Bites2:47
- 4.Better for Worse3:24
- 5.Honesty2:17
- 6.Floodgate2:07
- 7.Crown2:47
- 8.All Comes Back3:14
- 9.Save Your Breath3:00
- 10.Ready for Myself3:04
- 11.Fantasy2:08
- 12.Better Than Ever2:12
- 13.Take Me Down2:28
- 14.Untitled2:55
The Ride2017
- 1.Cold Hard Truth2:54
- 2.Flatline3:22
- 3.Carnival Games4:18
- 4.Live4:04
- 5.Paris Sun3:29
- 6.Sticks and Stones3:35
- 7.Magic4:03
- 8.Pipe Dreams4:23
- 9.Palaces3:32
- 10.Tap Dancing4:10
- 11.Right Road3:29
- 12.Phoenix4:26
The Spirit Indestructible2012
- 1.Spirit Indestructible4:01
- 2.Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)3:52
- 3.High Life
- 4.Parking Lot
- 5.Something
- 6.Bucket List
- 7.The Most Beautiful Thing
- 8.Waiting for the Night
- 9.Miracles
- 10.Circles
- 11.Enemy
- 12.Believers (Arab Spring)
- 13.Cry
The Best of Nelly Furtado2010
- 1.I’m Like a Bird4:04
- 2.Turn Off the Light4:35
- 3.On the Radio (Remember the Days)3:55
- 4.Fotografía4:00
- 5.Powerless (Say What You Want)3:54
- 6.Try4:38
- 7.Força3:41
- 8.Promiscuous4:02
- 9.Maneater4:18
- 10.Say It Right3:43
- 11.All Good Things (Come to an End)5:09
- 12.In God’s Hands4:12
- 13.Broken Strings4:10
- 14.Girlfriend in the City4:42
- 15.Night Is Young3:32
- 16.Stars4:28
- 17.Manos al aire3:29
- 18.Crazy (Radio 1 Live Lounge session)3:24
Mi plan Remixes2010
- 1.Fuerte (original English version)2:50
- 2.Manos Al Aire (Robbie Rivera radio mix)3:32
- 3.Más (Urban remix)3:50
- 4.Bajo Otra Luz (Humby remix)3:52
- 5.Fuerte (Twisted Dee club mix)8:38
- 6.Manos Al Aire (Juan Magan remix)4:24
- 7.Mas (Rebirth Demolition Crew mix)6:26
- 8.Bajo Otra Luz (Dancehall Yogi remix)3:44
- 9.Fuerte (Humby Urban club mix)3:36
- 10.Manos Al Aire (Tiësto remix)7:33
- 11.Bajo Otra Luz (Rebirth Demolition mix)3:26
- 12.Fuerte (Cajjmere Wray Hot Swear mix)8:06
Whoa, Nelly! + Folklore2009
- 1.Hey, Man!4:10
- 2.… On the Radio (Remember the Days)3:54
- 3.Baby Girl3:46
- 4.Legend3:35
- 5.I’m Like a Bird4:03
- 6.Turn Off the Lights4:36
- 7.Trynna Finda Way3:34
- 8.Party4:03
- 9.Well, Well3:01
- 10.My Love Grows Deeper, Part 14:23
- 11.I Will Make U Cry4:00
- 12.Scared of You6:10
- 13.Onde Estás4:14
- 14.One‐Trick Pony4:47
- 15.Powerless (Say What You Want)3:53
- 16.Explode3:45
- 17.Try4:40
- 18.Fresh Off the Boat3:16
- 19.Forca3:40
- 20.The Grass Is Green3:51
- 21.Picture Perfect5:16
- 22.Saturdays2:05
- 23.Build You Up4:58
- 24.Island of Wonder3:50
- 25.Childhood Dreams6:33
Mi plan2009
- 1.Manos al Aire3:29
- 2.Más3:32
- 3.Mi Plan4:05
- 4.Sueños3:11
- 5.Bajo Otra Luz4:19
- 6.Vacación3:43
- 7.Suficiente Tiempo3:03
- 8.Fuerte3:25
- 9.Silencio3:34
- 10.Como Lluvia3:37
- 11.Feliz Cumpleaños4:11
- 12.Fantasmas3:33
Loose: The Concert2007
- 1.Afraid (live)1:38
- 2.Say It Right (live)4:10
- 3.Do It (live)5:04
- 4.Wait for You (live)3:28
- 5.Showtime (live)7:48
- 6.All Good Things (Come to an End) (live)4:40
- 7.I'm Like a Bird (live)5:51
- 8.Glow (live)5:47
- 9.No hay igual (live)4:57
- 10.Promiscuous (live)6:56
- 11.Maneater (live)5:44
Loose2006
- 1.Afraid3:35
- 2.Maneater4:25
- 3.Promiscuous4:02
- 4.Glow4:02
- 5.Showtime4:16
- 6.No Hay Igual3:36
- 7.Te Busque3:38
- 8.Say It Right3:43
- 9.Do It3:42
- 10.In God’s Hands4:54
- 11.Wait For You5:11
- 12.Somebody To Love4:57
- 13.All Good Things (Come To An End)5:11
Folklore2003
- 1.One‐Trick Pony4:47
- 2.Powerless (Say What You Want)3:53
- 3.Explode3:45
- 4.Try4:40
- 5.Fresh Off the Boat3:16
- 6.Força3:40
- 7.The Grass Is Green3:51
- 8.Picture Perfect5:16
- 9.Saturdays2:05
- 10.Build You Up4:58
- 11.Island of Wonder3:50
- 12.Childhood Dreams6:33
Whoa, Nelly!2000
- 1.Hey, Man!4:10
- 2.Shit on the Radio (Remember the Days)3:54
- 3.Baby Girl3:46
- 4.Legend3:35
- 5.I’m Like a Bird4:03
- 6.Turn Off the Light4:36
- 7.Trynna Finda Way3:34
- 8.Party4:03
- 9.Well, Well3:01
- 10.My Love Grows Deeper, Part 14:23
- 11.I Will Make U Cry4:00
- 12.Scared of You6:09
Hey, Man!2002
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…On the Radio (Remember the Days)2001
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I’m Like a Bird2000
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Turn Off the Light1999
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Sticks & Stones2018
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Parking Lot (The Remixes, Pt. 2)2012
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Big Hoops (Bigger the Better) (The Remixes Part 2)2012
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Promiscuous Hit Pac2008
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Edición Limitada En Español2007
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Lost & Found: Nelly Furtado2007
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Say It Right (e‐Remix EP)2007
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Live @ The Orange Lounge2006
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Live Session EP (iTunes Exclusive)2006
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AOL Sessions2004
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Label
- Record label
- DreamWorks Records
- Record label
- Geffen Records
- Record label
- Mosley Music Group
- Record label
- Interscope Records
- Record label
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Achievements
- Award
- Commander of the Order of Prince Henry
- Award
- Canada's Walk of Fame
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
- Award
- Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album
- Award
- NRJ Music Award for International Revelation of the Year
Groups
- Artists Against AIDS Worldwidecurrent
Similar artists
Archive
Passport
guitar, keyboard instrument, piano, bass guitar, ukulele, trombone, voice
Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Nelly Fortado, Nelly Furtando, Nelly Furtardo, Nelly Futardo, Nelly Kim Furtado, ネリー・ファータド
Nelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She has sold over 45 million records, including 35 million in album sales worldwide, making her one of the most successful Canadian artists. Critics have noted Furtado's musical versatility and experimentation with genres.
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